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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-03-09 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR MTG (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING 5:30 P.M. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING 6:00 PM MARCH 9, 2004 CALL TO ORDER Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:03 p.m. ROLL CALL No Councilmembers were present. CITY CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENT/ADJOURN Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that due to lack of a quorum, the special meeting was adjourned at 5:04 p.m. CITY CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENT Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that anyone wishing to address an item on the agenda should fill out a speaker's slip and submit it to the City Clerk before the item is announced by the Mayor. INVOCATION Councilmember Smyth gave the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kellar called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:07 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Smyth led the flag salute. STAFF COMMENTS Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, reported that the Sanitation District and the Regional Water Quality Control Board had reached a potential agreement on their dispute regarding water treatment quality. Staff will keep Council informed of the status. Carl Newton, City Attorney, reported that a settlement agreement had been reached in the case of the Center for Biological Diversity and SCOPE v. the City and Newhall Land, more commonly referred to as the Auto Mall case or the Pony League case, and outlined the terms of the agreement. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Smyth acknowledged Mike Haviland, Economic Development Manager, for his efforts toward improving the quality of life for residents of the City during his tenure and, on behalf of the Council, wished Mr. Haviland well upon his retirement; and acknowledged the dismissal of the lawsuit against the Gate King project that will bring jobs to the Valley and gave kudos to staff and the attorneys. Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, also acknowledged many projects completed through Mr. Haviland's efforts and wished him well. Councilmember Weste provided a tourism update including the SBC Golf Classic being held this week and the Cowboy Poetry Festival starting March 24 where residents could take a vacation in their own city. Councilmember Ferry congratulated VIP, Rick Gould and Adele Macpherson on another successful dance at the Sports Complex; thanked the voters for approving Proposition 55 that would bring additional funds to schools; acknowledged the SBC Golf Classic for the great entertainment; and encouraged participation in the YMCA Golf Tournament to be held March 22. Councilmember McLean acknowledged a letter received from David McMahan who attended the October 24 City Council meeting and his concerns with traffic and safe driving; Erin Gillingham and Rose Montrow for their efforts in helping young people in the community; that Arbor Day would be observed by the City on March 13 at Central Park; and asked Council to reinstate the Council Newhall Redevelopment Subcommittee and possibly rename it as the Newhall Enhancement Subcommittee to be a liaison and assist with establishing guidelines for the enhancement of the area. Mayor Kellar noted that there seemed to be Council concurrence to reinstitute the committee and appoint members. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, advised that staff would place an item on the next agenda for Council to discuss this matter. AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Mayor Kellar and Councilmembers presented letters and Certificates of Recognition to Sheriff Deputies for their efforts in helping to capture the suspects involved in a local bank robbery on January 30, 2004. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Mayor Kellar asked Jim Bizzelle, Vice President of Community Development for Pardee Homes, and Tom Peterson of the parent company, Weyerhaeuser Company Foundation, to come forward to make the presentation to the City including the donation of a $20,000 check to benefit Emergency Services. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council at this time was Tony Natoli who thanked staff for installing the stop sign and returning Benz Road back to the residents, acknowledged the efforts of Ian Pari and Andrew Yi of the Traffic Division, thanked the Sheriff deputies for enforcement, encouraged traffic to use the major streets and highways rather than neighborhood streets, and suggested that weight restrictions be reviewed; and Tyler Johnstone representing Hart High School who 2 presented the Action Plan for "Rock the Vote" and requested that Councilmembers participate as speakers at their rallies to encourage voter registration. STAFF COMMENTS Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, advised that staff would be bringing an item to the Council in the spring regarding weight restrictions on roads and acknowledged Mr. Johnstone's efforts. EXECUTIVE MEETING This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further information that may be added. Carl Newton, City Attorney, advised of a change in the recommended action on Item 4 by adding the adoption of a resolution approving the grant projects in addition to the direction to staff. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by McLean, second by Weste, to approve the agenda, pulling item 7 from the Consent Calendar. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Weste, second by Smyth, to approve the minutes of the February 24, 2004 special and regular City Council meetings. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 1 CONSENT CALENDAR READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES Government Code Section 36934 requires that all ordinances be read in full prior to Council taking action on the ordinance. By listing the ordinance title on the Council meeting agenda, Council may determine that the title has been read. Determine that the titles to all ordinances which appear on this public agenda have been read and waive further reading. ITEM 2 CONSENT CALENDAR CITY TO RECEIVE DONATION FROM WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY FOUNDATION AND PARDEE HOMES FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE EQUIPMENT The Weyerhaeuser Foundation and Pardee Homes has committed to donate these funds to the City of Santa Clarita for emergency support resulting from the recent Southern California fires. Accept the combined donation of $20,000 to be appropriated to account number 7431-7312 and increase estimated revenues in account number 001-6714. _ ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY INTO SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 AS ANNEXATION NO. 2003-L57, 17873 SIERRA HIGHWAY 3 Annexing territory for Assessor Parcel No. 2839-018-002, located at 17873 Sierra Highway, into Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1 as Annexation No. 2003-L57. Adopt Resolution No. 04-22 to initiate annexation proceedings for Annexation No. 2003-L57 into Streetlight Maintenance District No. l; approve the Engineer's Report; declare the City's intention to annex the territory; and set the public hearing for March 9, 2004. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR RUBBERIZED ASPHALT CONCRETE GRANT PROGRAM The State of California is currently accepting applications to fund the construction of capital projects that promote reducing the number of waste tires going into landfills for disposal and eliminating the stockpiling of waste tires. Adopt Resolution No. 04-23 to approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2003/2004 and Fiscal Year 2004/2005 Rubberized Asphalt Concrete Grant projects, a part of the Annual Street Overlay Program, and direct staff to submit the completed grant applications to the California Integrated Waste Management Board. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR TRANSIT MIXED CONCRETE (TMC) BUDGET Request to appropriate additional funding for the TMC opposition strategy to last to the end of Fiscal Year 03-04 and to execute a new professional services agreement for environmental services. Authorize a transfer in the amount of $50,000 from the TMC Reserve (Account #2250-7402) and appropriate an additional $241,371 from the Council Contingency Fund (Account #2250-7401) into the TMC operating account (Account #3110-8110 Project 06.00) for a total appropriation of $291,371; authorize the City Manager, or designee to execute a new professional services agreement with Willdan Associates, for environmental services related to the TMC project, for an amount not to exceed $50,000, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR TAX SHARING RESOLUTION FOR SANITATION DISTRICT ANNEXATION NOS. 337 AND NO. 339 Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 26 and No. 32 provide wastewater treatment services cooperatively through the Santa Clarita Valley Joint Sewerage System. To provide wastewater treatment service to property located outside of the District's service area, the boundary must be expanded through the annexation process. As part of this process, a tax -sharing resolution to provide the required funding to the Sanitation District is adopted by the public agency responsible for providing services to the subject property. Adopt Resolution No. 04-24 to approve and accept the negotiated exchange of property tax revenues resulting from Sanitation District Annexation No. 337 and adopt Resolution No. 04-25 to approve and accept the negotiated exchange of property tax revenues resulting from Sanitation District Annexation No. 339. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR STATE LEGISLATION: WORKERS' COMPENSATION REFORM The California Workers' Compensation System is failing to meet the needs of injured workers 4 and costing California business significantly in terms of increased premiums and fraudulent claims. The California Legislature must enact substantial and meaningful workers' compensation reform legislation during 2004. Copies of the resolution adopted shall be transmitted to Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation, Governor Schwarzenegger, appropriate legislative committees and the League of California Cities. Addressing the Council on this item was Duane Harte representing the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce. Councilmembers also voiced their concern on this issue as well as their support for reform. Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to adopt Resolution No. 04-26 urging the California Legislature and Governor Schwarzenegger to enact comprehensive workers' compensation reform legislation during 2004. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, McLean, Smyth, Weste, Kellar Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR AMENDMENT TO CITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE The Political Reform Act requires every local government agency to review its conflict of interest code biennially or as needed to determine if it is accurate or if the code should be amended. Staff has determined that the list of designated employees as Exhibit "B" needs to be amended. Adopt Resolution No. 04-27 amending the Conflict of Interest Code. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 03 AND 04 Approval of the Check Registers. Adopt Resolution No. 04-28 to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Registers 07 and 08. Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 7. On roll call vote: Ayes: McLean, Smyth, Weste, Ferry, Kellar Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. 5 ITEM 10 PUBLIC HEARING APPROVAL OF ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY AND THE LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 Mayor Kellar opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that all notices required have been provided. In report, Mark Yamarone, Capital Plan and Program Administrator, advised that this public hearing is for the approval of the annexation of territory and the levy of assessments for Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1 as Annexation No. 2003-1-57, 17873 Sierra Highway. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor Kellar closed the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, advised that no protests had been received; therefore there was no majority protest. Motion by Smyth, second by Ferry, to adopt Resolution No. 04-29 to approve the annexation of territory and the levy of assessments for Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1 as Annexation No. 2003-L57, 17873 Sierra Highway. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Weste, Ferry, McLean, Kellar Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Kellar adjourned the Council meeting at 7:07 p.m. FUTURE MEETINGS The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, March 23, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. ATTEST: CITY CLERK SACityffl M04:nat9rin.dm 6